Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Receives May 2017 Android Security Updates

Verizon has pushed an OTA update for the Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V)  and Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) that includes the May 1, 2017 Android Security Updates. The update has bumped up the Galaxy S7 recent Android 7.0 Nougat OS to version  NRD90M.G930VVRS4BQC9 from an earlier version NRD90M.G930VVRU4BQC5. While the Galaxy S7 edge also moved to  NRD90M.G935VVRS4BQC9 from NRD90M.G935VVRU4BQC5.

Along with the latest Android security patches, the update also includes some improvements to optimize the device performance, resolve known issues. Noting that the previous update Verizon has provided the latest enhancements for Enterprise customers,  of which has brings the One Talk support that allows users to connect their office and mobile devices using a single number.



Here goes the technical details of each updates:

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Verizon Pushed One Talk Support and April 2017 Security Updates on Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

Verizon Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge are now getting an update that apparently brings Verizon One Talk support features and applies the April  1, 2017 Android security patch level.  It also includes an update for the Amazon app that has bumped the version to (v 8.1.1).

The update came out as version NRD90M. G930VVRU4BQC5 for Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V) and NRD90M. G935VVRU4BQC5 for Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935V). For the record, this released are now the 3rd Android 7.0 Nougat updates landed on both devices.

Here are the details:

• This software update provides the latest enhancements for Enterprise customers.
• The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge now supports One Talk, connecting your office and mobile devices with one number.
• Amazon Shopping (version 8.1.1)

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Verizon Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge Receives Wi-Fi Connectivity Fixes on Android 7.0 Nougat Updates

Verizon Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge recently received its Android 7.0 Nougat updates. But for some reasons the Nougat updates have been found some minor glitches, and this is all about the Wi-Fi connection issues.  So earlier today, Verizon has just pushed another round of Android Nougat updates that primarily boost both devices Wi-Fi connectivity.

What are the benefits with the update:

This software update improves Wi-Fi connectivity on Android 7.0 Nougat OS, and other improvements including:

• Battery management improvements
• Samsung Pass
• New and improved virtual keyboard

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Verizon Galaxy S7 Official Android 7.0 Nougat Update version G930VVRU4BQA2

Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are finally getting the official Android 7.0 Nougat updates. Few weeks earlier,  AT&T,  T-Mobile, and Sprint Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge has gotten its Android  7.0 Nougat updates. Now, its time for Verizon variants to receive the said Nougat goodies. Noting that Verizon was also part of the Galaxy Beta program and has released the Android Nougat beta way back in November, but for some undisclosed reasons the carrier has dropped its participation in December.  So this Nougat updates, has never been too much late for the Verizon  Galaxy S7 and S7 owners.

Anyways, for Verizon Galaxy S7 owners your device will receive the Nougat update dubbed as build version G930VVRU4BQA2. While for those who owns the Galaxy S7 edge will also bump to build version G935VVRU4BQA2.  Your device will receive the Nougat updates either it is running on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow or on the Android Nougat beta.

Here are the details for the Verizon Galaxy S7 Nougat update.

Android 7.0 Nougat update version G930VVRU4BQA2

• Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level: February 1, 2017
• Baseband version: G930VVRU4BQA2
• Kernel version: 3.18.31
• Build number: NRD90M.G930VVRU4BQA2

These updates were released via Over-The-Air (OTA) and weighs at approximately 1.3 GB in size. So make sure to hit the update menu in your device settings if you haven't received the notification message yet.  Again, the roll out usually takes in stages, so if you haven't seen it coming, just keep on checking or at-least give a day or two.

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Verizon Galaxy S7 G930V Firmware Nougat Beta OTA Updates

Samsung and Verizon frequently release the Android operating system updates on Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V). Each of these system updates basically brings new features, including bug fixes, improves the device stability and performance, and other system enhancements.

Below we've listed each updates that comes in a different build version, including changes and features.

Latest Update version: NRD90M.G930VVRU4BQA4

• Android version 7.0 (Nougat)
• Android security patch level February 1, 2017
• Baseband version G930VVRU4BQA4
• Kernel version 3.18.31
• Build number NRD90M.G930VVRU4BQA4
• Release date: March 24, 2017

Changes: 

• Fixes to Wi-Fi connectivity issues

Previous Updates: 

Build version	Details
G930VVRU4BQA2	Android version 7.0 (Nougat) Android security patch level February 1, 2017 Baseband version G930VVRU4BQA2 Kernel version 3.18.31 Build number NRD90M.G930VVRU4BQA2 Release date: November 16, 2016 Android 7.0 Nougat OS Upgrade Battery management improvements Samsung Pass New and improved virtual keyboard
G930VVRU4API3	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: October 1, 2016 Baseband version: G930VVRU4API3 Kernel version: 3.18.20 Build number: MMB29M.G930VVRU4API3 Release date: November 16, 2016 October 1, 2016 Android security updates General bug fixes and other system enhancements Removed Samsung Milk Music
G930VVRS4APH1	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: September 1, 2016 Baseband version: G930VVRS4APH1 Kernel version: 3.18.20 Build number: MMB29M.G930VVRS4APH1 Release date: September 20, 2016 Changes: Always On Display (AOD) feature - allow users to add pictures, change the style, content, colors, and a couple more of clock settings Android device security updates to September 1, 2016.
G930VVRU2APG5	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: August 1, 2016 Baseband version: G930VVRU2APG5 Kernel version: 3.18.20 Build number: MMB29M.G930VVRU2APG5 Release date: September 1, 2016 Features/Changes: Enable FM radio. Improved HD Voice performance. Reduces HD Voice call drops Improvements to prevent the device from unintentional powering off and restarting August Android security patch update
G930VVRU2APE1	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: June 1, 2016 Baseband version: G930VVRU2APE1 Kernel version: 3.18.20 Build number: MMB29M.G930VVRU2APE1 Release date: June 10, 2016 Features/Changes: Google's June Android security updates.
G930VVRU2APB5	Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android security patch level: February 1, 2016 Baseband version: G930VVRU2APB5 Kernel version: 3.18.20 Build number: MMB29M.G930VVRU2APB5 Release date: March 8, 2016 Fixes issues including: Wi-Fi connectivity improvements Trouble connecting to the internet. Frequent data disconnections. Problems while loading files or web pages.

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Verizon Galaxy S7 & S7 edge updates version G930VVRU4API3 & G935VVRU4API3

Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 edge users who have participated Galaxy beta program has started to get the Android Nougat beta update last week. But for those who hasn't been able to register the Nougat beta testing event has yet received another dose of Android Marshmallow update today. The update is said to removed Samsung Milk Music as well as bumping up the Android Security Patch level to October 1, 2016.

In addition, the update might also include some bug fixes and other system enhancements. It may include the fix to the WiFi issues that has been reported by affected Galaxy S7 and S7 edge users. It turns out that the previous update has causes WiFi issues, the WiFi application rather turn itself on and off every few minutes. So better check the update your device has also affected such problem.

What’s New?

• Removed Samsung Milk Music
• Android Security patches to October 1, 2016
• General bug fixes and other system enhancements

Verizon Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V) Update details :

Android version	Marshmallow 6.0.1
Android security patch level	October 1, 2016
Baseband version	G930VVRU4API3
Kernel version	3.18.20-8875708
Build number	MMB29M.G930VVRU4API3

Verizon Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935V) Update details :

Android version	Marshmallow 6.0.1
Android security patch level	October 1, 2016
Baseband version	G935VVRU4API3
Kernel version	3.18.20-8875708
Build number	MMB29M.G935VVRU4API3

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Verizon Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge Updates version G930VVRS4APH1 & G935VVRS4APH1

Another OTA update for Verizon Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V) & Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V) has started to roll out. The said update brings an optimize device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches, according to Verizon. It came out as build version G930VVRS4APH1 for the Galaxy S7 and G935VVRS4APH1 for the Galaxy S7 edge.

It basically only brings the September Security Patches and there is nothing more any features unlike the previous release build VRU2APG5 that added up the FM Radio and the standalone Barcode scanner.

What's New

• Optimize device performance,
• Resolve known issues
• Apply the latest security patches.

What are the technical details:
Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G930VVRS4APH1
• Kernel version: 3.18.20
• Build number: MMB29M.G930VVRS4APH1

Galaxy S7  edge (SM-G935V)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: September 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G935VVRS4APH1
• Kernel version: 3.18.20
• Build number: MMB29M.G935VVRS4APH1

The update is live as we speak but might be released in stages. You can manually check it out via Over-The-Air and or by using the Verizon’s software upgrade assistant itself.

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Verizon Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge FM Radio Updates version G930VVRU2APG5 & G935VVRU2APG5

Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 edge has gotten an OTA update that brings FM Radio. There are also several improvements added like the reduction of HD Voice call drops, and addresses issues to the unintentional random reboots.  The update will now also allows the Samsung Pay to be able to scan a barcode without the need of any separate barcode scanner app.

This update came out as build version G930VVRU2APG5 for the Verizon Galaxy S7, while the Verizon Galaxy S7 edge will get the  build version G935VVRU2APG5.

What's New:
This software update provides HD Voice performance improvements, and new Galaxy features, such as support for NextRadio and Barcode Beaming for UPC codes.

Updates and improvements:

• Reduces HD Voice call drops
• Improvements to prevent the device from unintentional powering off and restarting

What are the technical details:
Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: August 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G930VVRU2APG5
• Kernel version: 3.18.20
• Build number: MMB29M.G930VVRU2APG5

Galaxy S7  edge (SM-G935V)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: August 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G935VVRU2APG5
• Kernel version: 3.18.20
• Build number: MMB29M.G935VVRU2APG5

The update is live as we speak but might be released in stages. You can manually check it out via Over-The-Air and or by using the Verizon’s software upgrade assistant itself.

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Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 edge July Security Patch Update (VRS2APF2)

Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 edge yet received another OTA update earlier today. According to the big red's released notes, the update will bring the new Android security patches that covers its fixes for the month of July. This release is part of the monthly Security Maintenance Release (SMR) process. The patch will address more than 40 security vulnerabilities, including the vulnerability in audio service, a remote code execution that could affect device through multiple methods such as email, web browsing, and MMS when processing media files. But yet there are no exploitation of the said vulnerabilities has yet been reported, according to an Android security bulletin.

The update came out as build version MMB29M.G930VVRS2APF2 on Verizon Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V), while the Verizon Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935V) got the build version MMB29M.G935VVRS2APF2.

What's New in VRS2APF2 Update:

• June Android Security patch update

What are the Technical details:

Verizon Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: July 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G930VVRS2APF2
• Kernel version: 3.18.20
• Build number: MMB29M.G930VVRS2APF2

Verizon Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935V)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: July 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G935VVRS2APF2
• Kernel version: 3.18.20
• Build number: MMB29M.G935VVRS2APF2

The update is released in stages, but the rolls out might run into several days before it covers all Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 edge users in the United States. You can manually check it out via Wi-Fi and Over-The-Air  OTA update and or by using the Verizon’s software upgrade assistant itself.

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Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Wi-Fi Calling and Battery Life Improvements Update (VRU2APE1)

Verizon seems to be pushing out updates in a timely manner as they are sending out the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge update for June security patches. The update is said to improve both device Wi-Fi calling and Battery life performance, and alongside with several bug fixes.  The release is basically a part of monthly security maintenance update to which unexpectedly earlier  than any major carriers in U.S. alone.

The latest update with firmware build number MMB29M.G930VVRU2APE1 will be hitting the Galaxy S7, and MMB29M.G935VVRU2APE1 for the Galaxy S7 edge.

What's New:

• Wi-Fi Calling improvements
• Battery life improvements
• Bug Fixes
• Android Security Patches

What are the technical details:
Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: June 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G930VVRU2APE1
• Kernel version: 3.18.20
• Build number: MMB29M.G930VVRU2APE1

Galaxy S7  edge (SM-G935V)

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: June 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G935VVRU2APE1
• Kernel version: 3.18.20
• Build number: MMB29M.G935VVRU2APE1

The update is live as we speak but might be released in stages. You can manually check it out via Over-The-Air and or by using the Verizon's software upgrade assistant itself.

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Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Gets Security Patches OTA Update(VRU2APD2)

Verizon has released the May's security patch update for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge owners.  According to the big red, the update will not just apply the latest security patches to the device but apparently, it will also optimizes the device performance, and resolve known issues. The update is said to bring the new Application Manager that allows users to easily“check individual app performance and memory usage. While the rest are some other features and system enhancements, according to the official changelog.

The new update comes with software version MMB29M.G930VVRU2APD2 (for Galaxy S7) and MMB29M.G935VVRU2APD2 (for Galaxy S7 edge).


Verizon Galaxy S7

Software Version: MMB29M.G930VVRU2APD2

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: May 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G930VVRU2APD2
• Kernel version: 3.18.20
• Build number: MMB29M.G930VVRU2APD2

This software update brings the latest security patches and improvements to various settings and features.

• Added a SIM/SD Card pop-up reminder to close the tray if it's left open.
• It's easier to check individual app performance and memory usage in the Application Manager.
• Easier instructions on how to turn and turn off the Always on Display feature, which dims display brightness for better nighttime use.
• When traveling outside your default time zone, the dual clock displays the current time under "Roaming."

Other improvements and fixes:

• Helpful hints in the Smart Switch Mobile app
• You'll get on screen messages during video calls when moving from Wi-Fi to cellular
• More consistent and stable connection to Network Extenders
• Fixed Outlook Email sync when the device is in Power Saving mode
• Fixed multiple pop-ups in Milk Music
• Eliminated multiple SD Card pop-up notifications

Verizon Galaxy S7 edge

Software Version: MMB29M.G935VVRU2APD2

• Android version: 6.0.1
• Android security patch level: May 1, 2016
• Baseband version: G935VVRU2APD2
• Kernel version: 3.18.20
• Build number: MMB29M.G935VVRU2APD2

This software update brings the latest security patches and improvements to various settings and features.

• Added a SIM/SD Card pop-up reminder to close the tray if it's left open.
• It's easier to check individual app performance and memory usage in the Application Manager.
• Easier instructions on how to turn and turn off the Always on Display feature, which dims display brightness for better nighttime use.
• When traveling outside your default time zone, the dual clock displays the current time under "Roaming."
• You can now learn more about Enhanced features, voice commands with S Voice, new Themes and how to use the Edge screen, in Help > New features.
• The Calendar Edge panel now provides a quick glance of upcoming events and location information.

Other improvements and fixes:

• Helpful hints in the Smart Switch Mobile app
• You'll get on screen messages during video calls when moving from Wi-Fi to cellular
• More consistent and stable connection to Network Extenders
• Fixed Outlook Email sync when the device is in Power Saving mode
• Fixed multiple pop-ups in Milk Music
• Eliminated multiple SD Card pop-up notifications

Source: Verizon

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Verizon Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge Receive Wi-Fi Connectivity Fixes

Verizon is recently pushing an update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge that bump up the version number to  MMB29M.G930VVRU2APB5. The latter is said to add fixes for connectivity issues on both devices that were having difficulties to connect thru the internet. The said update is said to boost the Wi-Fi connectivity and improves its stability. Once the update has made it is said that owners will then enjoys internet connection to which is then much faster enough to load web pages.

What are the benefits with the update:

This software update improves Wi-Fi connectivity on Marshmallow OS, and fixes issues including:

• Trouble connecting to the internet
• Frequent data disconnections
• Problems while loading files or web pages

What are the technical details:
Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V)

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: February 1, 2016
Baseband version: G930VVRU2APB5
Kernel version: 3.18.20
Build number: MMB29M.G930VVRU2APB55

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935V)

Android version: 6.0.1
Android security patch level: February 1, 2016
Baseband version: G935VVRU2APB5
Kernel version: 3.18.20
Build number: MMB29M.G935VVRU2APB5

So, if it happens that your Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge  owners and have have had trouble establishing a connection in the first place, you may check the update right now.

Source: Verizon Wireless

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